Turning your ideas into reality
Otto's Design & Contracting
Transforming Spaces & Creating Dreams In The Greater Raleigh Area.
At Otto’s Design & Contracting Co., we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into personalized retreats through expert design and craftsmanship. From custom garages and pool houses to covered patios, luxury pools, and full-scale landscaping and hardscaping, we help Raleigh–Garner homeowners create outdoor environments that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Whether you’re envisioning a custom pool for summer entertaining, a charming pool house or porch extension, or a new garage that blends seamlessly with your home, our team takes a hands-on, design-build approach tailored to your needs. We also offer a full range of home improvement services, ensuring that every aspect of your property works together in style and substance.
As a licensed and insured contractor, Otto’s manages every phase of the process—from design and permitting to construction and finishing touches—so you can enjoy a stress-free experience and long-lasting results. At Otto’s, we don’t just build structures—we create cohesive, high-quality spaces that elevate the way you live at home.
OUR SERVICES
Transforming Spaces & Creating Dreams
our service areas
who we serve
- APEX
- CARY
- CHAPEL HILL
- CLAYTON
- DURHAM
- FUQUAY-VARINA
- GARNER
- KNIGHTDALE
- MORRISVILLE
- PITTSBORO
- RALEIGH
- ROLESVILLE
- WAKE FOREST
- ZEBULON
We proudly serve homeowners across the Triangle, including Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Knightdale, Morrisville, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Zebulon. If you don’t see your location listed, feel free to reach out—our team is always happy to explore how we can help bring your project to life.
OUR PROCESS
SMOOTH & TRANSPARENT
DISCOVERY CALL
Our process begins with a quick discovery call to understand your goals, needs, and budget. We’ll then schedule an on-site visit to review your plans and gather key site data. This allows us to prepare a proposal and develop a realistic budget. If a design hasn’t been completed, we’ll help create one, finalize selections together, and then move into construction.
SITE VISIT
Next, we’ll meet with you on-site to walk through the space, review any plans, and gather the site data we need to move forward. This visit helps us understand the existing conditions and any unique project requirements. From there, we’ll use what we’ve learned to draft a clear and accurate proposal, along with a budget tailored to your goals and scope of work.
DESIGN
We’ll create a design proposal using the ideas we discussed and the details collected during your site visit. For more intricate projects, architectural or engineering input may be required before finalizing plans. When needed, we collaborate with experienced architects, designers, and engineers who align with our process and help guide each step with clarity and care.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Once the proposal is approved and signed, we’ll begin preparing for pre-construction based on your finalized scope of work. This includes confirming logistics, finalizing selections, and coordinating any required permits or documentation. This phase ensures every detail is accounted for so construction can begin smoothly, on time, and with complete clarity.
BUILD
With the design finalized and selections made, we’ll begin the construction phase. Our team manages the entire build process from start to finish—coordinating schedules, materials, and subcontractors to keep everything running smoothly. We’re committed to clear communication, lasting quality, and bringing your vision to life.
